Dec. 12, 2007

Tiger fans that are still planning their travel to the New Orleans Bowl should visit www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL to get more information on Amtrak packages providing Tiger fans with a convenient means of travel to and from New Orleans for the bowl game on December 21, 2007.

Fans choosing to travel with Amtrak will ride The City of New Orleans which travels more than 900 miles between Chicago and New Orleans. A new food service car, the Cross Country Café, offers a menu that includes red beans & rice, jambalaya, bread pudding pie, lounge service for casual food and beverages until the late evening and continuous food service the next day. Travelers are able to choose a wide, comfortable Reserved Coach seat, or make reservations for Sleeper Service accommodations.

Amtrak promises that getting there is half the fun.